Key Takeaway
PLACITAS is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Albuquerque, Sandoval County, NM. It has 162 violations on record (44 S&S) and $136K in proposed penalties. Operated by CalMat Co.
PLACITAS
Operator: CalMat Co
Controller: Vulcan Materials Company
Location: Albuquerque, Sandoval County, NM
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 162 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/21/2024 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/06/2023 | 46.9(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/20/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/04/2022 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/02/2022 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/12/2021 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 11/10/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/30/2021 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 09/01/2020 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/06/2020 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/06/2020 | 56.14112(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/23/2019 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/22/2019 | 46.9(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/03/2019 | 56.11016 | S&S | LowNegligence | $196 |
| 03/20/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/20/2018 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/19/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/19/2018 | 56.4430(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 21 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 68d restricted |
| 01/24/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 357d lost |
| 12/22/2022 | OTHER | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 12/13/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 18d restricted |
| 06/23/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 16d restricted |
| 10/28/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 09/11/2019 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 79d lost |
| 12/01/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 2d restricted |
| 03/21/2018 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/29/2017 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 77d lost, 75d restricted |
Inspections
View all 83 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | 11/13/2024 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 02/21/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 05/10/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2023 | 04/06/2023 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2022 | 12/21/2022 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2022 | 05/04/2022 | 35.75 | 1 |
| 11/10/2021 | 11/18/2021 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 08/30/2021 | 09/01/2021 | 35.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does PLACITAS have?
PLACITAS has 162 MSHA violations on record, of which 44 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $136K.
What type of mine is PLACITAS?
PLACITAS is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Albuquerque, Sandoval County, NM. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at PLACITAS?
According to MSHA records, PLACITAS has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates PLACITAS?
PLACITAS is operated by CalMat Co and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 2901475.